From family restaurants to unique desert shops - and an eatery that made it onto the Michelin Guide 2024 just months after opening - Leeds latest additions have something for everyone.
1. Bavette, Horsforth
French restaurant Bavette on Town Street in Horsforth, opened in early 2024 and has already been named in the Michelin Guide 2024. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Pranzo Italian, Horsforth
Pranzo Italian opened on Town Street in Horsforth, Leeds in May this year after a £350,000 investment to turn a former bank building into an authentic Italian dining space that is contemporary in design yet cosy and welcoming. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Boba & Bao, Horsforth
Boba & Bao is a new cafe on Station Road, Horsforth. It serves boba and bao buns with locally-sourced ingredients. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Habbibi, Victoria Gate
Habbibi, founded by social media sensation Abdu Rozik, has taken over the former East 59th restaurant and bar in Victoria Gate. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
5. Meet Fresh, Merrion Centre
Meet Fresh, a Taiwanese dessert shop, opened in Merrion Centre this year. It serves a range of delicious treats including taro ball desserts, grass jelly delights, refreshing shaved ice and a variety of beverages. | Merrion Centre/Google Photo: Merrion Centre/Google
6. IC Italian, Morley
IC Italian on Queen Street, Morley, is owned by brothers Florinel Cosmin Visan and Ionut 'Adrian' Filimon. It serves a range of classic dishes, promising a “taste of la dolce vita right in the heart of the city”. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson